oyer (Meaning)
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oyer (n.)
A hearing or an inspection, as of a deed, bond, etc., as when a defendant in court prays oyer of a writing.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oyer
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
oyer Sentence Examples
- The court granted the defendant an oyer of the indictment against him.
- The judge ordered the clerk to read aloud the oyer, which contained the specific charges against the accused.
- The defendant's attorney objected to the oyer, claiming it was defective in form.
- The court overruled the objection and ordered the oyer to be read in full.
- The defendant listened attentively as the clerk recited the oyer, his face expressionless.
- The oyer was a lengthy document, detailing the alleged offenses committed by the defendant.
- After the reading of the oyer, the defendant entered a plea of not guilty.
- The trial proceeded with the prosecution presenting evidence to support the oyer's allegations.
- The defense attorney challenged the oyer, arguing that the evidence did not support the charges.
- The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict of acquittal, effectively nullifying the oyer.
FAQs About the word oyer
A hearing or an inspection, as of a deed, bond, etc., as when a defendant in court prays oyer of a writing.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The court granted the defendant an oyer of the indictment against him.
The judge ordered the clerk to read aloud the oyer, which contained the specific charges against the accused.
The defendant's attorney objected to the oyer, claiming it was defective in form.
The court overruled the objection and ordered the oyer to be read in full.
